Electrical Estimator

Elexicon Group Inc. (EGI) is a rapidly growing market leader in reducing energy costs and improving sustainability for building owners and operators in Ontario and Canada. We foster a culture of innovation and challenging the status quo to deliver extraordinary results for our clients and partners. To be a great company, we need great people that bring positive energy and a can do attitude to every situation. If you just want a job, this isn’t the right place. If you want to make a difference, then please get in touch.

**Elexicon Group is hiring an experienced Electrical Estimator to join our growing team.**

**Job Overview**:
The Electrical Estimator will be responsible for the accurate, timely preparation of full-cost estimates for projects, including materials and labour. The Electrical Estimator will be tasked with preparing and maintaining a list of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors. This individual analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation in the preparation of accurate, profitable electrical estimating, budgeting time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, with a minimum of five (5) years estimating experience in the Electrical Contracting industry, and practical knowledge of field requirements and restrictions; OR
- Electrician’s License with a minimum of five years estimating experience and/or training; OR
- Equivalent combination of education and experience; and successful completion of estimating program in post-secondary education environment.

**Role & Responsibilities**
- Prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of full cost estimates on conceptual, design-build or general tender work, up to any size and complexity.
- Prepare materials, labour and equipment cost estimations according to proposals, plans, estimates and specifications; without supervision, including project closings.
- Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements & prepares itemized lists.
- Perform high volume of price change notices.
- Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.
- Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
- Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Prepare and maintain a list of suppliers, contractors and sub-trades and negotiate with them as necessary to obtain most competitive and profitable prices.
- Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
- Organizes and manages a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized.
- Analyzes completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies.
- Provides improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
- Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
- All other duties as assigned to meet Company objectives.

Hourly Rate: $34-40 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Extended health, dental, and vision care
- Paid time off
- Matching Pension Contributions

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Salary**: $34.00-$40.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Whitby, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Construction estimating: 5 years (required)
- Electrical: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person